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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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January 12 12:22 AM
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Jamaican seasonal workers turn gains from Canada, US jobs into lasting success
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January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026
‘To God be the glory’
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January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026
The enthralling Butch Stewart Initiative that saved the dollar and inspired a people
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January 11, 2026
Brigadier holds his ground
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‘Extra special delivery’, baby Selah
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Alleged armed robber claims he bought,
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January 11, 2026
Hardship in Hanover
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Hanover records 40 per cent drop in major crimes
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
January 11, 2026
Safety boost
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Residents want dead frog-contaminated tank emptied, cleaned
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January 11, 2026
‘100,000 gallons of bleach not enough’
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Flanker man remanded after alleged bedroom break-in
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Three people are feared dead following a two-vehicle collision on the Crawford to Font Hill main road near the St Elizabeth/ Westmoreland border on Sa...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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January 12, 2026
Sad final trip
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
Entertainment, ...
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland